Emma Barbato
Creative Director | Duke and Dame AI
About
Emma Barbato is a New Media Producer and Creator Director of Duke and Dame AI, pioneering the next frontier of AI-driven storytelling and brand innovation. She is the creator and producer of Bryce Ryder, Australia’s first AI celebrity and brand ambassador, and The Shadow Players, an immersive LitRPG experience. As the first in Australia to commercialize these groundbreaking projects, Emma is redefining how fiction, technology, and commerce intersect.
With over 15 years of experience as a Brand Manager and Creative Director, she has been featured on prime-time TV, national publications, and toured the country as a speaker, to recently sharing insights on the rapid evolution of digital storytelling via Ai generative artforms. Her work pushes the boundaries of how audiences engage with narrative worlds, merging art, technology, and commerce to shape the future of interactive media.
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Retail Fest Australia 2025 is an immersive three-day conference designed for everyone from the biggest brands to emerging eCommerce startups. The event focuses on education, fun, and community, bringing together top retailers and solution providers to explore the latest trends and strategies in the retail industry. Attendees can expect inspirational keynotes, specialized breakout sessions, intensive pre-conference workshops, and ample networking opportunities. The conference also features a closing concert with DJs Shoebox Moses and John Course.
